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Anderson, Philip H., and Lawton, Leigh. “Intercultural Development: Study Abroad vs. On Campus Study.” Frontiers Journal.2012. Web. 19 May 2014.

            In the article, “Intercultural Development: Study Abroad vs. on campus Study” by Philip H. Anderson and Leigh Lawton (2012), argue that students receive a better education if they study abroad rather than only on campus study. They argue that students who study abroad are introduced to multiple teaching styles and adapt to different dynamics of learning. Students who do not study abroad do not have this opportunity and have less educational benefits. Within the article, surveys and graphs illustrate that students who study abroad have higher graduation rates and future employment opportunities compared to those that did not study abroad.   

            This article is credible because it is published on an academic journal specializing in studying abroad programs, Frontiers Journal. The information within the article is accurate because all of the statistics given are from the past two years. The corroboration of journalists, Anderson and Lawton increase the articles credibility because it has two sources of evidence given. The lack of grammatical errors within the article enhances the article’s credibility because it exemplifies professional and academic writing. This article is trustworthy because the Frontiers Journal provides other articles related to studying abroad such as “Language Fluency and Study Abroad Adaptation”, “From Study Abroad to Global Studies: Reconstructing International Education of a Globalized World” , etc.

            This article will be helpful for my blog because it will help me persuade my readers that those who study abroad benefit more than those who do not. The evidence within the article will enhance my credibility and help prove my point. With this article, my readers will be able to understand why receiving an education abroad plus an education back in the United States will be more beneficial in the long run.

Bigda, Carolyn. "Studying Abroad Can Help You Stand out from Peers." Chicago Tribune. N.p., 18 Oct. 2013. Web. 11 Apr. 2014.

            In the article, “Studying Abroad can help you stand out from year peers” by Carolyn Bigda (2013), she argues that students who study abroad will have a higher probability for being selected for a job than those who do not. Bigda states that due to being in a new culture, adapting to a new environment, and possibly learning a new language broadens students’ understanding of the world. She uses information from career specialists that mention students who have studied abroad acquire skills in problem solving and life experiences that employers are looking for. Lastly, Bigda included that students may use gained knowledge from their experience and direct it towards the job field they want to enter.

            This article is credible due to the amount of accuracy, reasonability, support, and lack of grammatical errors contained in the information.  This article was published on October 28, 2013 which is fairly recent which makes the accuracy level high. The information given is reasonable and has support because she provides quotes from career specialists to help prove her point. The lack of grammatical errors in this article adds to its credibility because it exemplifies that it is professional and academic. This article was posted on the Chicago Tribune, which a reliable source for academic articles and news.

            This article will be beneficial to my blog because it helps persuade my readers that studying abroad will be a great opportunity not only for fun memories but academically as well. The article provides evidence that studying abroad will not only be beneficial during a student’s college years but even help landing a career for a stable financial future. Lastly, this article will help present clarity to my readers that studying abroad has endless amount of benefits and that it is recommended that they take the opportunity to do so.

Carlson, Jerry S. “The Effects of Study Abroad during College on Attitudes toward Other Cultures” International Journal of Intercultural Relations. Elsvier Ltd., 1988. Web 19 May 2014.  

            The article, “The Effects of Study Abroad during College on Attitudes toward Other Cultures” by Jerry S. Carlson (1988), he argues that students who study abroad gain more respect for other cultures. Students who study abroad gain more respect because they are able to interact directly with people who have different cultural values and traditions. Thus, causing a greater understanding of how cultures differ from one another. Carlson argues that students who study abroad compare the different dynamics of cultural traditions and become more appreciate of the opportunities they have in their country and become more open minded because they see the world differently after their experience abroad.

            This article is credible because it is published on the professional academic journal, International Journal of Intercultural Relations. Although, the credibility is decreased by the publication date, 1988, the information given within the article corresponds to other articles that have made the same response regarding cultural attitudes of study abroad students. Jerry S. Carlson, the author, adds to the article’s credibility because he is an authority for the School of Education. The lack of grammatical errors adds to the article’s credibility because it illustrates careful proofreading and professional writing. The reasonableness of the article is trustworthy because the claims that Carlson is making is backed up with evidence from a survey that was conducted on students who have studied abroad.

            This article will specifically help my blog because it exemplifies growth among individual who have studied abroad. My readers will learn that studying abroad enhances appreciation and knowledge about cultures around the world. This will increase my credibility as a blogger because I can provide specific evidence that studying abroad changes students’ view and understanding of culture, which is another benefit of studying abroad.

Cisneros-Donahue, Teresa. “Assessing the Academic Benefit of Study Abroad.” Journal of Education and Learning. Canadian Center of Science and Education, 15 Oct. 2012. Web. 19 May 2014

            In the article, “Assessing the Academic Benefit of Study Abroad” by Teresa Cisneros-Donahue (2012), she argues that students who study abroad having higher success rates compared to students who have not studied abroad. Cisneros-Donahue states that students who have studied abroad have higher success rates because they have expanded their educational experiences and have developed new ways to learn. Within, the article, she explains that students who have studied abroad have seen the different dynamics between countries and therefore have more knowledge about global situations occurring around the world. With this information, students become more knowledge and are intrigued to learn more.

            This article is credible because it is published on an academic journal specializing in education and learning. The publishing organization, Canadian Center of Science and Education, adds to the article’s credibility because the organization is an authority on the subject of education. The publication date, October 15, 2012 adds to the articles credibility because all the information given is accurate from the past two years. This article is credible because it provides contact information (1120 Finch Avenue West suite 701-309Toronto, ON., M3J 3H7
Canada), for readers to ask additional questions regarding the evidence given.

            This article will be helpful for my blog because it provides evidence to my readers that studying abroad will increase student success. The information given will encourage my readers to look into studying abroad. This article will help me accomplish my goal as a blogger to provide information that is beneficial to my readers who plan to study abroad. Lastly, it will make me readers more aware of the opportunities available if they choose to study abroad.

Dwyer, Mary M. The Benefits of Studying Abroad”. IES Abroad News. N.p., 7 Aug. 2011. Web. 19 May 2014.

            In the article, “The Benefits of Studying Abroad” by Mary M. Dwyer (2011), she states that studying abroad helps with personal growth, education, internships, and a lifetime of benefits. Dwyer argues that students who study abroad grow tremendously because they are forced to become independent and adapt to a new environment quickly. Dwyer also states that students who study abroad receive a better education because they are able to learn from various professors around the world and are able to gather knowledge about each subject from different parts of the world. Students who study abroad have an increased likelihood to maintain an internship because studying abroad develops leadership skills, awareness of different dynamics of culture, and knowledge about various economic systems which are all qualities employers look for in their interns.

            “The Benefits of Studying Abroad” Article is high in credibility because it is published on IES Abroad News, an educational organization website, which illustrates that this article is professional and accurate. The fact that the article was published fairly recent in 2011 added to its credibility because the information is updated and accurate. This article is trustworthy because the author, Mary M. Dwyer contains a PhD, is CEO and President of IES Abroad which affirms that she a professional scholar who is an authority on the subject. This article is high in credibility because it contains a contact email, mdwter@IESabroad.org, for people to directly contact the author for further information regarding the benefits of studying abroad. The lack of grammatical errors adds to the credibility of the article because it is professional written and organized.

            This article will be helpful for my blog because it will provide evidence that studying abroad has many educational benefits for students. It will illustrate to my readers that studying abroad is more than having fun and exploring in a foreign country but can help with students’ academics and future career goals. Lastly, this article will help my readers’ gain more knowledge about what studying abroad can offer to each individual.

Gilin, Barbara. "Educational Benefits of International Experiential Learning in an MSW Program." Educational Benefits of International Experiential Learning in an MSW Program. Jan. 2009. Web. 19 May 2014.

            In the article, Educational Benefits of International Experiential Learning in an MSW Program” by Barbara Gilin (2009), states that studying abroad has many educational benefits for students compared to those who do not study abroad. Within the article, a survey was conducted that students who study abroad gain a stronger sense of professional identity development as well as cross-cultural sensitivity. Gilin argues that studying abroad develops skills students would not have gained without personal experience with different cultures and people from a different country. Lastly, the article contains statements from actual study abroad students on their experience abroad and what they learned from their trip.

            This article is high in credibility because it is published on academic journal website. The author, Barbara Gilin adds to the articles credibility because she specializes in social work for international education emphasizing that she contains various amounts of knowledge regarding education abroad. This article is accurate and contains support because it contains cited sources and other articles for reference such as “The Development of an Undergraduate Study Abroad Program: Nicaragua and the Psychology of Social Inequality” and “Can travel abroad substitute for Study Abroad.” Students’ statements about their experience study abroad provided within the article add to its credibility because they have a primary source as evidence regarding studying abroad.

            This article will be beneficial towards my blog because it will help my argument that studying abroad helps with students’ learning and participation regarding their major field. Evidence from actual students who have studied abroad strengthens believability among my readers that studying abroad can help their education. This article will persuade my readers to study abroad in the future by learning about all of the possible outcomes they will encounter with a trip abroad.

Redden, Elizabeth. “Academic Outcomes of Study Abroad.” Inside Higher Education. 13 July 2010. Web. 19 May 2014.

            In the article, “Academic Outcomes of Study Abroad” by Elizabeth Redden (2010), states that studying abroad will not be distraction from students’ education. Within the article, Redden provides evidence that students who study abroad receive a higher GPA than those who do not. Redden also illustrates that students GPA have increased compared to their GPA prior to studying abroad. Redden demonstrates that students have a higher motivation to do well in their academics while abroad because a certain GPA is required for students to maintain their ability to participate in the study abroad program.

            The “Academic Outcomes of Study Abroad” article is credible because it contains accuracy, reasonableness, as well as support. The article is credible because it is written by a professional journalist for Inside Higher Education, Elizabeth Redden. The publication date, July 13, 2010 adds to the article’s credibility because the statistics and survey information given in the article is fairly recent and accurate. The article contains support because it lists related articles such as “Quantifying Studying Abroad’s Impact” and “New Studies link study abroad to on-time graduation”. The reasonableness of this article is high because although the author is persuading the readers that studying abroad is beneficial to their academics, she provides statistical evidence as proof to back up her claim.

            This article will help my blog because the statistics and information regarding academic improvement regarding study abroad students will help my argument that studying abroad is beneficial to students’ education. The article will help with my credibility as a writer because I will provide specific instances where students who have studied abroad have improved in their academics. Lastly, this article will provide clarity to my reader that studying abroad is beneficial in various ways to all students.  

Snider, Justin. “Consider Study Abroad to Save Money on College.” U.S. News. U.S. News & World Report, 18 Sept. 2012. Web.19 May 2014.

            The article, “Consider Study Abroad to Save Money on College” by Justin Snider (2012), argues that studying abroad is affordable for students and can actually help them save money. Tuition varies from country to country, but Snider states that students often are able to pay less for tuition in a foreign country rather than in America because many education institutions in foreign countries have lower prices compared to American universities. Snider also mentions that studying abroad is affordable to all students because students may receive financial aid as well as scholarships or grants to study abroad. In fact, students may receive up to $8000 worth of scholarship money to study abroad. Lastly, Snider states that studying abroad is affordable to all students because there are many resources available to get discounted prices.

            This article is credible because it published on U.S. News website which is a trustworthy source for the latest news. The information within the article is accurate because it was published recently on September 18, 2012.  The reasonableness of the article is high because the author provides statistical information to guarantee that studying abroad is affordable. This article is credible because it is supported by reference links as additional information such as “scholarships for study abroad” and “Other ways to cut college costs”.

            This article will be helpful for my blog because I can reassure my readers that studying abroad is affordable for everyone. This article will also help my argument that it is better to study abroad rather than taking a separate vacation during the summer. Lastly, this article will help persuade my readers that studying abroad is an excellent opportunity that all students should participate in.

Taylor & Francis, “Start Travelling and Change your life Perceptions.” Science Daily. Science Daily. 26 September 2013. Web. 19 May 2014.

            The article, “Start Travelling and Change your life Perceptions” by Taylor & Francis (2013), argues that studying abroad changes students’ life perceptions. By seeing the differences in culture, the way people interact, and the opportunities each country has to offer changes how students’ see the world. Taylor & Francis state that students’ mind are opened to all of the possibilities each country has to offer which alters their life perception because their knowledge about the world has expanded. Lastly, this article states that studying abroad is beneficial towards students because the new information they gained can be applied to making smarter decisions regarding their future.

            This article is credible because it is published on Science Daily, a trustworthy source for the latest research news. This article is credible because the information can be supported by the journal reference listed, “Does tourism change our lives?” by Tony Tse. This article is accurate because it was recently published on September 26, 2013, guaranteeing that the most recent evidence is provided. The lack of grammatical errors illustrates that this article is professional written which increases the article’s credibility. Lastly, this article has high credibility because it also lists related articles such as “Tourists trust is based on Social Media and the Web” and “Does tourism make us better people”.

            This article will be beneficial towards my blog because it provides evidence that students’ who study abroad will be impacted positively. It will help my argument that studying abroad changes students’ for the better and helps them grow to become a productive and informed member of society. This article will increase my credibility as a writer that studying abroad has endless amount of benefits personally for each student.

Unknown. “Benefits of Studying Abroad.” Benefits of Study Abroad. N.p., 3 Jan. 2014. Web. 19 May 2014.

            In the article, “Benefits of Studying Abroad” by SIT Study Abroad learning program (2014), states that studying abroad will affect students positively regarding their perspectives on global issues, language skills, and academic and career trajectory. SIT study abroad program argues that students who study abroad will have a better understanding of the world because they will learn about globalization, environment, poverty, and other economic issues varying from country to country. The article also affirms that students' language skills will be enhanced due to having to adapt to a new culture and using the country’s language on a daily basis. Students’ will become fluent in a new language with practice and interaction with the residents.  Lastly, the article emphasizes that students who study abroad will excel academically and will help with future career endeavors. Studying abroad will allow students to learn various teaching styles from around the world which will help them gain more knowledge from different viewpoints. Studying abroad can help with a student’s future career because hands on experience and intercultural communication will make their resume stand out to employers increasing their credibility as a job candidate.

            This article is credible due to the amount of accuracy, reasonability, support, and lack of grammatical errors within the article. This article is credible because it is published on a professional, educational website, SIT Study Abroad Program.  Although the author is not listed, this article maintains it credibility because it contains contact information for their mailing address (PO Box 676, 1 Kipling Road Brattleboro, VT 05302 USA) if further information is needed. The reasonableness of the article is high because although the author may be persuasive that studying abroad is beneficial to all students, there is evidence to support each claim.  Links such as U.S. State department “Students Abroad” and How to choose a program add support to the article because it adds additional information to what has already been stated. The lack of grammatical errors adds to the article’s credibility because it is proofread and professional written.

            This article will be beneficial for my blog because it will allow me to inform my readers about the skills they will gain if they choose to study abroad. It will also help with my credibility because I will have evidence to support my claims that studying abroad is beneficial to all students. Lastly, this article will help my readers gain more knowledge about the possibilities studying abroad allows for each student.